Thomas & Friends chug into Hamleys

The event will include free Thomas related activities and a challenge to make the longest Thomas cake.

Visitors to the event will be asked to bake and bring along a Thomas Carriage Cake following a recipe from Patron of the National Autistic Society, Jane Asher.

The carriages will be added to a Thomas cake made by Asher in the attempt to make the world's longest Thomas the Tank Engine Train out of cake.

Each person to get involved will receive a free gift and the chance to meet the Fat Controller. Competitions to win Thomas prizes will also take place throughout the day.

The event will take place on Sunday March 7th from 12pm onwards. Activities will continue throughout March with story telling sessions at 13.00, 15.00 and 17.00 each day and further appearances by the Fat Controller on March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th at 11.00 and 15.00.